Weather & Climate in Cutler, IL

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Cutler experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.1°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	499 ft (152 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	749/sq mi
Coordinates	38.0325°N, 89.5676°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Perry County County
Nearest Airport	Farmington Regional (FAM) 48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"

20% above US avg

Snowfall 10.6"

Wettest Month (May) 4.41"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	72.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	64.1 / 100
Community Resilience	82.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

124 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Sep 26, 1990	4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri	M4.8	98 km	1 km
Feb 5, 1994	2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois	M4.2	81 km	16 km
Jun 6, 2003	1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky	M4.0	138 km	3 km
Jun 7, 2011	18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri	M3.9	117 km	21 km
Feb 21, 2012	4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri	M3.9	130 km	8 km
Mar 2, 2010	2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri	M3.7	140 km	8 km
Jan 2, 2006	3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois	M3.6	103 km	7 km
Jun 20, 2005	4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky	M3.6	133 km	19 km
Mar 15, 2017	9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri	M3.6	134 km	8 km
Jun 15, 2004	3 km S of Canalou, Missouri	M3.5	146 km	5 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri	M3.5	134 km	4 km
May 1, 2016	5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois	M3.5	104 km	16 km
Sep 26, 1994	4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky	M3.4	132 km	13 km
Mar 2, 1990	9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois	M3.4	97 km	0 km
May 30, 2015	4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois	M3.4	116 km	26 km
Aug 27, 1993	5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri	M3.3	76 km	22 km
May 16, 2017	9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri	M3.3	135 km	9 km
Apr 8, 1998	2 km NNW of Blandville, Kentucky	M3.2	130 km	13 km
Oct 24, 1990	5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois	M3.2	63 km	1 km
Apr 6, 1994	2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois	M3.2	34 km	15 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

598 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 73 fatalities, 1,075 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957	EF5	28 km	5.4 mi	1
Feb 28, 2017	EF4	52 km	53.5 mi	1
Nov 17, 2013	EF4	44 km	10.6 mi	2
Feb 29, 2012	EF4	89 km	26.1 mi	8
Sep 22, 2006	EF4	46 km	27.5 mi	0
May 6, 2003	EF4	97 km	33.0 mi	2
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	99 km	106.0 mi	1
May 29, 1982	EF4	46 km	17.0 mi	10
Apr 3, 1981	EF4	91 km	11.9 mi	0
Jun 22, 1969	EF4	93 km	15.1 mi	4
Dec 18, 1957	EF4	38 km	28.3 mi	11
Dec 18, 1957	EF4	51 km	16.8 mi	1
May 26, 2024	EF3	70 km	4.9 mi	0
Dec 10, 2021	EF3	91 km	4.2 mi	6
Oct 24, 2021	EF3	91 km	18.8 mi	0
Oct 24, 2021	EF3	82 km	16.7 mi	0
May 31, 2013	EF3	99 km	10.6 mi	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	94 km	6.7 mi	1
Mar 11, 2006	EF3	45 km	53.5 mi	2
Mar 11, 2006	EF3	67 km	5.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RED SHALE UNIT RX (2,123 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	RED SHALE UNIT RX	2,123	58 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,627	73 km
2019	ATWOOD RIDGE RX	1,622	73 km
2020	UNNAMED	1,334	93 km
2024	RED SHALE RX	1,259	59 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,257	81 km
2021	OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX	1,235	81 km
2019	KINKAID RX	1,215	27 km
2022	KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX	1,115	27 km
2021	STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX	1,011	19 km
2022	BEAN RIDGE RX	955	88 km
2021	MILL CREEK RX	898	55 km
2024	HAMPTON NORTH RX	807	57 km
2005	UNNAMED	741	87 km
2018	UNNAMED	729	26 km
1995	UNNAMED	724	87 km
2024	HERRIN FLATS RX	713	60 km
2024	WOLF CREEK (OLIVE BR) RX	691	94 km
2020	UNNAMED	687	26 km
2013	UNNAMED	651	97 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	2.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	2.6 in
March	45°F (7°C)	4.1 in
April	56°F (13°C)	4.0 in
May	65°F (18°C)	4.4 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in
July	77°F (25°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	3.3 in
September	69°F (21°C)	3.2 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.1 in
November	46°F (8°C)	3.9 in
December	35°F (2°C)	3.4 in

Cutler has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.3").

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